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62 buick special

Hi I "m restoring a 62 buick convertable special with the V8 alum 215. I've taken off all the chome and would like to k...
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posted by d_drew
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'91 Lumina sedan air conditioning

The air conditioner still puts out cool air, but I know the R-12 is getting low. I had 1 pound added 6 years ago when i...
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posted by tomjanis2
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Re: Best lube for standard trans

> It would be best if you just stick with what the > manufacturer recommends. In this case, I believe > the engineers p...
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posted by brorjace
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computer removal

Someone spilled brake fluid on the computer of my 97 Chevrolet van and corroded part of the case enclosure. I would lik...
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posted by johnnyrw
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'99 Ford Taurus turning circle

My relatives have a 1999 Taurus Taurus SE that has the turning radius of a bus. I believe it's 42 ft. It's a fine car b...
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posted by wallacewhite
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'94 Grand Am has never had a tune up

As far as I know, my friend's '94 Pontiac Grand Am has never had a tune up in it's 101,000 miles, but I've only known h...
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posted by billtour
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3.4 liter V6 Intake Gasket installation

Ok - I have the motor out of my 96 Silhouette van. I'm installing a remanufactured long block. What's the proper procee...
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posted by pcrowl
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Part throttle-Full throttle HESITATION?

I'm not sure if I have a tranny problem, or a faulty TPS, but here's what happens: Let's say I'm accelerating at a norm...
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posted by in-jbrewer
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'97 Voyager - Intermittent 'Buck"

I have a '97 Plymouth Voyager - 3.3 - that 'bucks' once in awhile, when I'm running at freeway speeds. This occurs so i...
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posted by jtaylor1
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How to Turn DRLs off on 2001 Solara

Well, 'same question, another car. I recently purchased a 2001 Toyota Solara. How do I disable the Daytime Running Light...
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posted by <barry
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Lightning Safety

Most people know that it is considered safe to remain in a car during a lightning storm in case of a lightning strike....
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posted by dan_bergmen9
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How to remove water pump hoses?

Iam installing a new water pump for my Ford Escort LX 1.9L. My (biggest one I get hold of in Home depot)channel lock wr...
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posted by sams
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"Disappearing" Low Coolant Sensor

Can someone please confirm that GM has removed the low coolant sensor (3.4L OHV) or has it moved to somewhere else on t...
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posted by abc
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sticky valve problem/solution?????

One idea to the posting earlier as reproduced below said " I had the same problem a few weeks ago so I took it into a g...
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posted by lovelymadsaddad
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Part for '70 International Pick-Up

I have a 1970 International Tow-All 1200 series pick up truck in the driveway. There's a problem with the clutch, but I...
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posted by tony_cooper213
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by tony_cooper213